Ooook it looks like my first deadline is coming up tomorrow. The brainstorming phase is coming to and end and I feel like I'm pretty sure about the kind of song I want to do, and what the subject matter will be. Along with that, I have some other aspects of the production in mind, like how I will promote and who I should contact. I have a few people that I think I'll be able to confer with about production and maybe a DJ to test drive the song later on when it's complete. I'm so excited!! Also I have a wishlist going on Amazon.com to sum up what I need for this process. Right now I'm just researching microphones because I realllllyyy need one, and a decent one. I don't have a lot to spend on one, but I need like middle of the line. Suggestions are appreciated!! :) Tomorrow I'll post my final ideas and maybe a few lyrics that I might use to spring off of, so please keep following!!
I've been listening to some current pop music and looking into compositional methods. I can see some trends and upcoming popularities, and I think I'll draw from that. The electro pop feel seems to be dominant and I like it so I definitely want to incorporate that. Hmm the only inspiration I need is lyrical inspiration. I need something catchy and interesting dealing with Adrenaline. Thoughts anyone?
I'm coming up with some notes for the song and I figured I'd share them. I know for sure that I want an upbeat, high power song that has an electronic influence. Pop has a basic structure so I will most likely follow it to suit the popular ear. This is for my challenge right? Anywayyy let's see... 120 bpm for a hoppin beat. As for the subject of the song, I was thinking ADRENALINE. It makes your heart beat faster, gives you super strength in the clutch,helps you escape from danger,can induce euphoria, and gives you unexpected energy! I'm still brainstorming but this sounds pretty good so far. Feedback please!! :)
The timing is based on completing the goal, performance and recognition, by the end of 2012. So let's consider the completion date December 31, 2012 (if we're still alive right? Ha.)
- Brainstorming
- Songwriting Ideas -
April 1, 2011 - Music Ideas
- April 15, 2011 - Songwriting
- 1st Draft -
May 1, 2011 - Final Draft - September 1, 2011 (edit)
- Music Production (No Vocals)
- Rough Cut - August 1, 2011 (edit)
- Final Cut - December 31, 2011
- Vocal Recording
- Buy decent microphone - January 15, 2012
- Recording - March 1, 2012
- Final Mixdown
- Vocal Integration - April 1, 2012
- Effects and Touch-up - May 1, 2012
- Final Mixdown for Production - June 1, 2012
- Promotion
- Submit to YouTube and other websites - June 15, 2012
- Try radio stations locally - July 1, 2012
- Go national and submit to contests - August 1, 2012
- Approach record labels, cautiously - June 1 - December 1, 2012
- Personal Improvements
- Get skin looking great - December 31, 2011
- Get body in shape - April 1, 2012
- Secure style - May 1, 2012
